About 50 % of all children of age 5 months to 15 months use a baby walker. There exist a lot of different types of walkers on the market today. If you want to buy a walker, you have to consider some security aspects first though.
Over 10,000 children gets injured from using a baby walker every year in the U.S. Commonly the head is hurt. Children fall down stairs with the baby toys walker, or fall into swimming pools.
Another problem with the walker is the mobility that the child get with it. The baby can very fast reach dangerous areas. This can lead to severe injuries. Think about how fast your child could reach the oven!
As parents you have to consider those risks, and if you still decide to buy a walker – you have to make sure your baby is secure.
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